Can tip plasty help with breathing problems?

Dear hjbk912,A tipplasty will help with breathing if it is the cause of your nasal obstruction. This is usually more the case with small nostrils and not necessarily the tip. Most breathing problems in the nose are related to the internal nasal valve, which involves the nasal septum. It is inside the nose away from the tip.Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.Certified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  A tip plasty alone should have no impact on your breathing. Breathing issues are typically a result of issues from the nasal septum, turbinates, or the internal valve. An examination would be needed to determine your issue, but a rhinoplasty alone for contouring of the nose itself would likely make no difference on function. Best wishes!